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Putting our values into action – See Code of Conduct updates
Code of Conduct, our common ’fair play rules’ touch all of us

Aalto University signs the revised Magna Charta Universitatum declaration
The declaration enshrines the essential principles of autonomy, academic freedom, knowledge, research, and teaching.

What is cyber security work like and who is it for?
Coders in black hoodies spending hours hidden away in dark rooms? We sat down to talk with the information security professionals and unpick this deeply rooted stereotype.

New Academy of Finland postdoctoral researchers explore new materials, mathematical modelling, and computer security
8 postdoctoral research grants were awarded to the School of Science

eDuuni System Register Cards (system-specific GDPR data) are transferred to eSupport
eDuuni System Register Cards (system-specific GDPR data) are transferred to eSupport

MFA authentication will be needed in vpn services in May
Aalto vpn servers will require MFA authentication in May. This change does not apply to centrally managed Aalto University laptops. Those computers sing-in using computer certificates.

vdi.aalto.fi requires MFA authentication starting from 5 May 2021
Aalto virtual desktop environment vdi.aalto.fi requires MFA authentication starting from 5 May 2021.

The builders of digital trust
A society gone online needs encrypters, white hats and appropriately suspicious citizens.

Specialised networks to provide information security
We all know that any information shared on the internet is not necessarily private. However, specialised networks with mobile access would offer isolation from the internet, and therefore, better information security.

Disturbance in networks on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 12.33 – 13.10
In Aalto telecommunications network there were disturbances on Tuesday, 27 April at 12.33 – 13.10. Problem is fixed now.

Why should people study cyber security?
Aalto University Professor Jarno Limnéll and student Jasu Vehtari explain what the most interesting aspects of cyber security are and why it is a useful subject to study.

ENRIO 2021 congress takes place online on 27-29 September
The main themes of the congress are research integrity in open science and EU data protection laws. Registration opens on 3 May.

Be aware of email phishing
Aalto University's users have recently received several phishing messages by email. Phishing attemps have been related e.g. to payroll. We kindly ask you to be careful and always verify the real email address of the sender. Do not enter your credential via links sent in an email.

Lean methods helped identify points of development in the cyber security team’s service request process
Based on the identified development points, the cyber security team renewed the service request instructions and opened a new service desk channel.

MFA multi-stage identification mandatory in Aalto from 8.2.2021
Additional authentication method (MFA 2FA) will be activated on 8 February 2021 for all members of the staff. In the future, you'll need additional authentication (a phone app recommended) when you sign in to Office 365 services from outside Aalto's network or from your home computer.

How to prevent disruption in Zoom and Teams meetings
How to prevent disruption in Zoom and Teams meetings

Research Ethics review - statement request form updated
Research ethics statement request has been updated and now available. Statement request forms to work with available in Finnish and Swedish as well.

Students can now encrypt their messages with Deltagon’s security mail solution
Aalto University offers students a program that enables secure e-mail communication.

Personal data protection and information security at Aalto University
The skills and knowledge of Aalto University community members are the most important way to prevent information leaks. Update your information security skills with the Cyber Security Quick Guide.

Large phishing campaing targeted Aalto users with emails
Use Aalto VPN always when you are studying or working outside campus.
